This position is located in the Division of Conference Management, Geneva and is under the supervision of the Chief of the Section/Service or the internship supervisor, as appropriate. This internship is proposed from 1 May 2015 to 1 August 2015, and may be extended but up to a maximum period of 6 months.

Responsabilités

Within delegated authority, the intern will be responsible for the following duties:

- Conceptualizes and designs UN publications for tablets and mobile devices, - Assists in designing multimedia websites on a variety of subjects, - Assists in collecting and editing multimedia materials (photos and videos) for UN publications.

Compétences

COMMUNICATION - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. TEAMWORK - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.- Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others- Places team agenda before personal agenda.- Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. CREATIVITY - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. - Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. - Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. - Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box." - Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. - Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Formation

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or • Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, much commence the internship within a one year period of graduation from an academic programme. Applicants who are unable to commence the internship within one year of graduation shall not be accepted.

Expérience professionnelle

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme; however applicants should : • be computer literate in standard software applications; • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Connaissances linguistiques

Fluency in English is required.

Méthode d'évaluation

Candidates will be assessed based on their Personal History Profile (PHP). Individual interviews may be conducted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The cover Note must include: - Title of degree you are currently pursuing; - Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme); - List the design skills and software that you are proficient in; - Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship position. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, if any; and three (3) references.Due to high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Notice spéciale

Applicants are encouraged to apply for internships which relate directly to their studies and/or skills and expertise. Applicants are asked to indicate preferences which best match his/her suitability and do so carefully in order to enhance the value of the internship for both the intern and the receiving UN department. A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this instruction, "child" means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member's spouse (son- or daughter-in-law). "Sibling" includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child.